Gene proudly served his country in Korea from 1952-1954 and was employed with Lone Star Industries for 36 years. Gene enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, bushhogging with his tractor and a love for his dogs and animals.

A memorial/celebration of life service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28 with service at 11 at New Life Baptist Church, 51 Ridgeway St., Greencastle with Pastor Dr. Scott Kallem presiding.

Graveside services will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with military rites salute.